Wynonna Earp

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Season 1
  • Network: SyFy
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 1, 2016
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 147 Ratings

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  1. WynonnaEarp1
    Jun 14, 2016
    10
    Wynonna Earp has something for everyone! Melanie Scrofano has proven herself a powerhouse capable of bringing depth, sincerity, humor, pain and levity to Wynonna in equal measure! Watch you won't regret it!
  2. IrisSteth
    May 1, 2016
    9
    I'm honestly not sure what most people were expecting from this show, but all I know is I watched it after seeing a scene of Officer Haught introducing herself to Wynonna on tumblr and I've so far not been disappointed.

    I think the best way to watch this show is to just not expect anything to come out of it at all. Please DON'T expect it to be a western, or another Buffy or even some    I'm honestly not sure what most people were expecting from this show, but all I know is I watched it after seeing a scene of Officer Haught introducing herself to Wynonna on tumblr and I've so far not been disappointed.

    I think the best way to watch this show is to just not expect anything to come out of it at all. Please DON'T expect it to be a western, or another Buffy or even some twist of Jessica Jones.... Any of these assumptions going into it will probably lead you to not enjoy the show for what it is.

    So then, what is it?

    Well the show so far is about the Great Great Great grandaughter of Wyatt Earp and also the shows namesake Wynonna Earp. There are some demons, a curse, family destiny shenanigans and its all based out in the middle of nowhere town called Purgatory.

    The plot is a bit dis-jumbled at times, but I can't tell if that's just because its brilliant and all the pieces haven't unfolded yet, or if the writing is just a bit rough around the edges. Even with this as the case I've still enjoyed the episodes so far, a few eye rolls and groans were had but still pretty enjoyable over all.

    The acting is a fascinating mix of 'Are you bad at acting, or are you really good at acting and this is -really- how the character is written?' I've ended up hating half of the supporting cast of characters (not in a 'I hate Edward Cullan' way more of a 'I really would prefer you weren't here and have no invested emotion in your character) but the other half I'm honestly intrigued by and want to learn more about. I feel a bit starved for their interaction at times, but not so much that I want to stop watching.

    It doesn't have the best acting cast, not going to lie, but at the same time I've suffered through far worse and the acting isn't really bad so much as it is 'I'm used to seeing better'.

    Actually I think that's what the root of the problem is, a lot of people are 'Used to seeing better' snippets of this show, Jessica Jones has a very similar personality to Wynonna Earp - the show's plot has a similar feel to Buffy (both as I've stated before) and as a result people are giving the show a resounding 'meh' or 'I've seen better' but what they are ignoring is that this is its own show. It needs time to develop and warrants being viewed as its own entity with its own cast and plot and uniqueness that we HAVEN'T seen before.

    I've enjoyed several of the more witty lines the show has given, correctly guessed a few of the twist and turns presented in the episodes thus far, but I still have a feeling that something is going to bind this show together and make it great.

    I am eager for a season two and will continue to watch season one for all 13 episodes.

    I know, long review is long, but I just wanted to let everyone know how I feel and hopefully it helps others get a better idea of how I feel you should approach the show itself.    … Expand
  3. aldebaran937
    Aug 5, 2017
    10
    The more I watch this show, the more I like it. It's now in my top 5 current shows, along with Doctor Who and Orphan Black. The writing holds up to multiple re-watches. The characters are both mythic and relatable.
  4. jb22
    Apr 13, 2016
    8
    Delightfully campy, and Melanie Scrofano is excellent in the lead role. The special effects are par for the course for Syfy, but the mythology has a lot of potential. I really enjoyed the first two episodes, and I'm very excited to see where this show goes next!
  5. 031295
    May 28, 2016
    10
    This show is campy fun with a fantastic cast. It' Buffy meets Lost Girl meets Jessica Jones. There's something for everyone, so sit back and enjoy the ride!
  6. cincere0282
    May 1, 2016
    1
    Good story but very lacking in acting and simple common sense, Can actually become irritating. Lead's sister is horrible. I don't know if they wrote her character that way or its just her overall the producer must stink. I'm not saying it has to b believable but at least plausible.
  7. Thordur
    Apr 26, 2016
    1
    This is a show made for people who've sustained rather severe head-injuries. The acting is at the level of a high-school drama-club, the characters are dumber than a bag of hammers, the plot has been stolen from Supernatural and Louis L'Amour and rewritten by someone from a call center in India, judging by the amount of sense and cohesion in it, and it's just plain boring. It even missesThis is a show made for people who've sustained rather severe head-injuries. The acting is at the level of a high-school drama-club, the characters are dumber than a bag of hammers, the plot has been stolen from Supernatural and Louis L'Amour and rewritten by someone from a call center in India, judging by the amount of sense and cohesion in it, and it's just plain boring. It even misses the "so-bad-it's-funny" niche.
    Kill it! Kill it with fire, would be my suggestion.    … Expand
  8. HereForTV
    Jun 4, 2016
    10
    This show is a witty and modern take on a classic theme, with interesting characters and plenty of fun. It's like Supernatural meets Buffy with a little bit of Lost Girl. Also, I particularly enjoy the much needed and amazing treatment of "Wayhaught" with Waverly and Nicole's character development. Not to mention Wynonna's wit and feminist strength is much appreciated.
  9. kaizer89
    Dec 30, 2016
    1
    Wynonna Earp is a female Iron man with constant quick remarks, which will get tiring around the 15 minute mark of every episode. It's a rip off of Supernatural, two sisters killing demons that look like humans. The CGI is not that great, and it's really awkward to watch. Wyatt... I meant Wynonna Earp is a tv show with a feminist agenda, not much different than the new Ghostbusters, all menWynonna Earp is a female Iron man with constant quick remarks, which will get tiring around the 15 minute mark of every episode. It's a rip off of Supernatural, two sisters killing demons that look like humans. The CGI is not that great, and it's really awkward to watch. Wyatt... I meant Wynonna Earp is a tv show with a feminist agenda, not much different than the new Ghostbusters, all men are idiots for some reason. Except Kanye West who plays an agent of black panther or whatever it was called and Wynonna is trying to bang him constantly but he's not into her. Oh yeah and then there is the plot, which is that the government could tomahawk missile the entire site, but it's cheaper to hire a horny teenage girl to kill demons in public without any consequence. Oh yeah her sister keeps getting wet or has to take her clothes off so there's that.
    1/10 Would not watch again.    … Expand
  10. kennfusion
    Jun 11, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The elements are all there, the question is, if picked up for season two, can they fill the holes. Plenty of good series, have a rough first season. Buffy, which this show is trying to be the modern version of, did not have the best first season.

    Primarily, the writing needs to be tightened up. The writers are so focused on trying to get in mysteries and gotcha moments, that they are letting the main character development and story arcs slip. The whole pursuit of The Seven was weak and anti-climatic. It is built up to be this major story plot, so you would expect it to carry through the season, but then it just ends. Same with the Stone Witch story arc. They just seem to be half thought out, like the writers did not know where to go with them.

    So many holes that are not properly teased, or filled. Why is the triangle there? There are other triangles? How do they get created? Are the like connected Hell Mouths? Why does the government not just evacuate the citizens of those areas, since they know the boundaries? What exactly is Constance, the Stone Witch, and why do we think burying her will keep her there? Because we all know that means she is coming back? Why has Wynonna not just shot Bobo in the head? There needs to be a more compelling reason to keep him alive.

    This can all be fixed, the writers just need to treat their audience with a little more respect.    … Expand
  11. aha1464
    Jun 2, 2016
    9
    I like this show a lot, it might not be the highest of caliber (yet) but it has a lot of potential and from the way it is going (getting better and better each episode) I think a second season would draw the potential out. Have an open mind and let the show take you for a fun ride, with some great dialogue, humor, a little horror and some scary bits (depending on what you classify asI like this show a lot, it might not be the highest of caliber (yet) but it has a lot of potential and from the way it is going (getting better and better each episode) I think a second season would draw the potential out. Have an open mind and let the show take you for a fun ride, with some great dialogue, humor, a little horror and some scary bits (depending on what you classify as scary). Don't compare it or expect it to be like another show that you may have loved in the past, give it a chance, let it be itself and show you what it has to offer.… Expand
  12. michaelw286
    Jun 25, 2016
    10
    I have really enjoyed this season of Wynonna Earp. I think it adds something different and unique to the t.v. landscape. The characters are very well done and the story line is pretty good. I defiantly wish to see it renewed for a second season. Maybe in a different time slot would help the ratings. The show is worth at least one more season syfy. Please make it happen.
  13. gray44
    Jul 21, 2018
    0
    This show has a chance to be a hit but instead it will be off the air in one maybe 2 more season's. Why terrible writing this is suppose to be a sci fi show instead they throw in the token gay couple and it makes no sense at all. Why they did it I don't know to be P/C or maybe they thought it was hot I mean one of them is literally named Haught... They need to know who their audience isThis show has a chance to be a hit but instead it will be off the air in one maybe 2 more season's. Why terrible writing this is suppose to be a sci fi show instead they throw in the token gay couple and it makes no sense at all. Why they did it I don't know to be P/C or maybe they thought it was hot I mean one of them is literally named Haught... They need to know who their audience is and it is not people wanting to be P/C or watch a woman who was suppose to be prom queen and drooling over men then boom she's gay really what the hell does this have to do with demons or vampires ? They could have had a gay demon and had that character be gay all along fine but this was just lazy writing and honestly a turn off to the core audience. Get back to and stick to demon's and vampires and other monsters enough with pregnant women fighting and lesbian love stories this is not a soap opera it I suppose to be and action show. Yes i said pregnant women fighting another stupid scene written by supposedly professional writers. Then after making a swearing heavy drinking loose woman pregnant she gives up the baby this and a lesbian love story sound like and action sci fi show or some chick flick soap opera ? Ratings dropping wonder why hope they turn it around and stick to their genre or go write for a show were this crap belongs … Signed a sci fi fan who wishes they would hire real sci fi writers to write scf fi shows so sick of garbage like this.… Expand
  14. errantknight
    Apr 28, 2016
    10
    Fantastic show. People seem to be missing that the show is based on a comic book and retains that sensibility. It''s Jessica Jones crossed with Buffy the Vampire Slayer and a hell of a lot of fun.
  15. Devivre
    May 30, 2016
    6
    If you enjoy series like "Lost Girl" this might be worth checking out. Some of the writers come from there and it shows. I'd say that after 9 episodes "Wynonna Earp" has not yet found its way. The writing often is a bit predictable and most evil creatures act too stupid to be taken seriously. But still... the characters definitely have some potential and as trashy the whole idea mayIf you enjoy series like "Lost Girl" this might be worth checking out. Some of the writers come from there and it shows. I'd say that after 9 episodes "Wynonna Earp" has not yet found its way. The writing often is a bit predictable and most evil creatures act too stupid to be taken seriously. But still... the characters definitely have some potential and as trashy the whole idea may sound... it does have a certain charm. But should the creators of this show get another season they will definitely need to add a lot more complexity to the story, make the whole universe feel a lot bigger...… Expand
  16. Malikei0906
    May 23, 2016
    10
    It's a fun, witty show that has a kickass female cast and a great sister dynamic. The cast are really great when it comes to interacting with the fans on social media. Makes me want to support the show even more.
  17. metabad
    Apr 23, 2016
    2
    I gave it 3 episodes and it's just not good enough.
    I don't mind mixing demons with a western kind of theme but it seems like tv producers try to mix demons/werewolves/vampires with all kind of other themes, it feels kind of desperate.
    As other reviewers mentioned, the dialogue is not good. It keeps irritating me, like there's something wrong with it, but I don't know exactly why.    I gave it 3 episodes and it's just not good enough.
    I don't mind mixing demons with a western kind of theme but it seems like tv producers try to mix demons/werewolves/vampires with all kind of other themes, it feels kind of desperate.

    As other reviewers mentioned, the dialogue is not good. It keeps irritating me, like there's something wrong with it, but I don't know exactly why.
    Like in other shows, plot development often relies on stupid behavior by one of the main characters.
    The gun is found too easily, but once Wynonna has it, she handles it carelessly, even though it's important and powerful.
    Plus, she's too trustful to a complete stranger in a bar who happens to be on the demon side.

    And, guys, listen: If you want to make any sci-fi/fantasy show, you have to have more than 3 special effects.
    THREE!
    1. Red glowing eyes
    2. Red glowing cracks (kind of) in the demons heads and also on Wynonna's gun.
    3. When demons "die" the ground opens up and swallows them.

    That's it! Come ON!
    It looks all far too low-budget. If you don't have the money, don't do sci-fi or fantasy!

    Do you remember Firefly? It was a well done blend of sci-fi and western that was far superior to this show.
    And how many seasons did it last? Yes, ONE. Think about it.    … Expand
  18. Charlemagne
    Apr 16, 2016
    2
    Very shallow and pointless story with jokey dialog. There is a market for this kind of thing, but their tastes are more conventional and probably aren't into the girl power thing. It's why the WNBA isn't popular. 2 points for the hot girl power lead (and deputy), 0 for everything else. Maybe I'll watch episode 3.
  19. ermaher1984
    Apr 9, 2016
    6
    I had high hopes for this show. Everything was there to make this a great series, but and it is a big but. The dialogue is childish. The acting is lacking, especially the sister of Wynonna. She acts like a spoiled 10 year old. She should be sent to LA. She would be safer there. Even worse, Watt's gun is left laying around like yesterday's garbage. If it really means so much to Wyonna sheI had high hopes for this show. Everything was there to make this a great series, but and it is a big but. The dialogue is childish. The acting is lacking, especially the sister of Wynonna. She acts like a spoiled 10 year old. She should be sent to LA. She would be safer there. Even worse, Watt's gun is left laying around like yesterday's garbage. If it really means so much to Wyonna she should take better care of it. For a street smart, badass, she makes a lot of mistakes. Right out of the box, Supergirl did much better. Of course, if SyFi purchased this series as is, then there is nothing they can do to fix this season.… Expand
  20. alcet
    Apr 30, 2016
    2
    Was hoping for a good show demons guns and etc. Forced myself to watch the first two episodes horrible acting and very childish. And for some reason all the characters act like idiots.
  21. HestiaP
    Jun 6, 2016
    10
    I give this show a high score because it is unique, fun, full of incredible characters, sexy, dark, mysterious and just something I've never seen before. It has a touch of Buffy/Jessica Jones with a lot of western bad-ass in a new jacket. I can't praise this show enough...it is WayTooHaught ;) Every episode surprises me and it just keeps getting better...and better.
  22. dc127
    Apr 24, 2017
    3
    The show finally hit Netflix and I figured it would be worth checking out. I had read reviews comparing the show to a worse version of Buffy the Vampire slayer. They got the worse part correct. I made it through two episodes before I gave up. The writing is terrible, I mean terrible. Stuff that is supposed to be funny just hit me as flat and trying to hard. This is on top of the fact thatThe show finally hit Netflix and I figured it would be worth checking out. I had read reviews comparing the show to a worse version of Buffy the Vampire slayer. They got the worse part correct. I made it through two episodes before I gave up. The writing is terrible, I mean terrible. Stuff that is supposed to be funny just hit me as flat and trying to hard. This is on top of the fact that the production value of the show is abysmal. The CGI, the sets, the camera work. It is all bottom basement sort of stuff.

    This show basically is in existence because the lead is a female character and there is a lesbian relationship. "Strong female" leads and gay characters basically buy the show extra positive reviews and a free pass no matter how terrible it actually is.    … Expand
  23. m0llieee
    Jun 25, 2016
    9
    I love this show. A lot of the complaints seem to revolve around the lack of deep narrative and poor scripting but I wholeheartedly disagree, they have obviously based these assumptions on the first couple of episodes which are always a bit slow in this genre.
    The story, admittedly begins slowly but really builds up a great momentum with lots of surprises and overarching storylines.    I love this show. A lot of the complaints seem to revolve around the lack of deep narrative and poor scripting but I wholeheartedly disagree, they have obviously based these assumptions on the first couple of episodes which are always a bit slow in this genre.
    The story, admittedly begins slowly but really builds up a great momentum with lots of surprises and overarching storylines. Really great. The dialogue itsself is simplistic but it is based on a comic series and is obviously meant to reflect the humour of the characters.
    The characters are really well written and gel nicely together with a bit of a "something for everyone" kind of vibe. Wynonna is comical and sensitive but outwardly unemotional - very confrontational in a great way! Waverly is logically driven and endlessly sweet. Doc Holliday has a lovable rogue kind of persona and Dolls is a mysterious law enforcement type who secretly cares. Really great cast dynamic and character integration.

    Give it a chance, it was fabulous - particularly the last few episodes.    … Expand
  24. Cptmythology
    Jun 25, 2016
    10
    I really enjoy this show. Its everything I loved about Buffy and Supernatural. The story lines are fun, the characters are endearing, I also like that good and evil are not fully defined. I hope this comes back for another season.
  25. JomaJoana
    Jun 25, 2016
    10
    What na amazing show! It has a fantastic cast and great storyline. Every episode is a surprise and very well made. It is somewhere between Buffy and Jesica Jones
  26. sab1111
    Jun 25, 2016
    10
    I am extremely impressed by how great this TV show is.None of its episodes have ever let me down.I find myself craving for more whenever an episode ends.The actresses have done an amazing job.This makes the show more interesting to watch as they were able to bring the awesome fictional characters to life.In addition to this,I am truly grateful and im overwhelmed with joy that there is anI am extremely impressed by how great this TV show is.None of its episodes have ever let me down.I find myself craving for more whenever an episode ends.The actresses have done an amazing job.This makes the show more interesting to watch as they were able to bring the awesome fictional characters to life.In addition to this,I am truly grateful and im overwhelmed with joy that there is an LGBT representation in this show which is what we need in this industry.As a conclusion,I would go as far to say that I find absolutely no flaw in season 1 of Wynonna Earp.I know that's impossible but it's true.Those who have not yet had the chance to watch,do watch it.You will not regret it.… Expand
  27. ashlxynicolx
    Jun 26, 2016
    10
    Wynonna Earp is a show that if given the opportunity to have multiple seasons it will be something great. Even though it already is great. This show from the very first episode to the season finale had me glued to my screen. Definitely a show worth watching. I highly recommend.
  28. awkwardnormalcy
    Jun 29, 2016
    10
    I love this show, its got an amazing cast, and excellent soundtrack and a creative storyline. It's refreshing and the characters have more dimension than most these days.
  29. thatflannellife
    Jun 29, 2016
    10
    This show is my new obsession. Granted, it takes a few episodes to really get into it, but the acting is great and the campy elements remind me of Buffy. Also, the LGBT representation is, for once, very well-written.
  30. Cosima324
    Jul 8, 2016
    10
    Being a big Sci Fi fan, I truly enjoyed this series. I went in to it knowing it probably won't be an Emmy award winning show, it will probably be campy as heck and it will probably be fun. It was, all of those things and I am a-ok with that. It's very reminiscent of Buffy The Vampire Slayer- but for adults this time around. I adored Buffy, so it makes sense that I liked this show. It alsoBeing a big Sci Fi fan, I truly enjoyed this series. I went in to it knowing it probably won't be an Emmy award winning show, it will probably be campy as heck and it will probably be fun. It was, all of those things and I am a-ok with that. It's very reminiscent of Buffy The Vampire Slayer- but for adults this time around. I adored Buffy, so it makes sense that I liked this show. It also reminds me a bit of Jessica Jones- the unwilling anti-hero with the snarky attitude steps up. Highly entertaining and irreverent at times, which I also enjoy. I hope it is renewed for a second season.… Expand
  31. Lazydog1
    Apr 19, 2016
    3
    Trying to stick with this program but the character are very weak and seem like idiots. Gun left where ever. main character give in all the time. this show will not last unless the writers stop writing this show as if it should be on the Disney channel.
  32. cherold
    Apr 2, 2016
    5
    I made it through the pilot, but just barely. The dialogue is atrocious; the writers were seemingly determined to get all the backstory taken care of in the first episode, leaving little room for anything but exposition. The characters are generic (outside of Wynona's sister, who is the one bright spot). The premise isn't especially intriguing, and there was little in the way of excitement.
  33. minahdelli
    May 29, 2016
    10
    amazing show ever, each episode surpasses the previous,
    if you loved Buffy you will for sure adore wynonna earp
    the characters are sympathetic, funny, captivating, each of them is specific and special
    I hope they will renew the series
    because it would be a shame to stop there
    we are already addicted.
  34. GabeOKane
    Jun 27, 2016
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok, it's not a 0 or a 1 because I'm still watching and here's why: it's so bad it's actually fun. At least for me. xD I tried to take it seriously, but by the end of the second episode I'm ok with watching it just to unwind, like I do with other comedy series that don't require thinking. lmao Pros and cons to let you think a bit better about it.
    Pros: nice scenarios, promising story, demons and people dying.
    Cons: demons are stupid; the federal agent is as mysterious and shallow as any other character; the main character is as weak as she could be, until all of a sudden she becomes a bad ass, although there is no explanation why it happens; the worst killer ever, presented at the second episode moves as slow as a turtle and let two preys escape from him after being a foot from him, and in the second case the prey wasn't even seeing him and he waited until she turned around and God knows how she passed by him.
    So... it's bad. But they are trying and I'll have some laughs watching it and saying "that can't be serious, come on".    … Expand
  35. Angel66
    Mar 16, 2018
    0
    Premise sounded good but actually hard to sit through and watch.
    Storyline, acting and dialogue all sub standard.
    In short its utter crap.
  36. martinex
    Apr 10, 2016
    4
    I don't know why I expected this to be a modern day western. I should have know as soon as I saw SyFy was producing it (no offense, but SyFy doesn't do Westerns). One of the most ridiculous premises for a series I've seen in quite a while. Pass!
  37. weirdcryo
    Apr 16, 2016
    1
    Couldn't make it to the end of the first episode, the dialogue is offensive bad, some situations are ridiculous... I started watching with the lowest expectations possible and even like that got dissapointed, I don't understand why syfy like making show this way, most of the time their show has the cheapest tacky action and drama scene and Wynonna Earp is one of those times.
  38. kimmybridge69
    Jun 26, 2016
    10
    Love this show please let there be a season two. Sometimes the show can be a little over the place. And every now and again something might not make sense but it's just so good to watch I really enjoyed it.
  39. rmatthendrick
    May 26, 2016
    9
    It took a few episodes but the characters grew on me. I'm into it now. I think it's certainly a good fit for SyFy's line-up. I say give it a chance, you may end up liking it like me.
  40. daviddurand
    Jun 27, 2016
    10
    When I started watching this show, I was just enjoying a campy romp; but a few episodes in I started to realize that the characters were real people that I cared about, ever more. Surely this show has genre trope, but the interactions are real. You come to care about the plot because it's going to affect the characters and you care about them.

    This show passed the Bechdel test in the    When I started watching this show, I was just enjoying a campy romp; but a few episodes in I started to realize that the characters were real people that I cared about, ever more. Surely this show has genre trope, but the interactions are real. You come to care about the plot because it's going to affect the characters and you care about them.

    This show passed the Bechdel test in the first scene!

    The cast is really good, and they manage to register and play real emotions, while also delivering the goods on plain old entertainment. Main cast members Melanie Scrofano, Dominique Provost-Chalkley, Tim Rozon, and Shamier Anderson stand out; just behind is Katherine Barrell's Officer Nicole Haught.

    Things to love on this show: Sisters who act like siblings, but not like sibling stereotypes. Women who are people (and also kick ass). Marginal characters who surprise you (for good and ill) by actually having more going on in their heads than you thought (like Sheriff Nedley). Lots of twists and turns.

    A great deal of attention has gone into the budding relationship between Wynonna's sister Waverly and Nicole -- as a positive, nicely handled, normal relationship between two people, who also have other roles in the story. I understand from reading reviews on the net how meaningful this has been for many gay women, who almost never see their identities represented on screen, and when they do, often as a one-note checkbox, with no other characteristics to make them memorable.

    I've been envangelizing the show to many friends, and having pretty good success, even though many are doubtful at first. I was myself, not being a huge Western fan, and having seen a bunch of disappointing SyFy shows over the years.

    I'm way out of "the demo." My daughter and her friends are in it, and now they are watching enthusiastically. The process reminds me of "Buffy", which I started watching from the pilot, but initially with a lot of skepticism; then I found myself re-watching the episodes repeatedly, and this is now happening with Wynonna. The build up to the finale was deliberate, and well constructed, and surprising, even if you were paying attention; with the addition of some new bombshell surprise elements, leaving me distraught even at the thought the show might not be renewed.

    This show will repay your time, even if this is all we ever get to see (but it better not be!).

    The one bad thing is that the demon death effects are pretty corny, but that's really _not_ what you should be watching episodic television for. That does do improve a bit, at least by the finale.    … Expand
  41. MeritCoba
    Sep 9, 2017
    3
    15 minutes is perhaps not much to go on, but that is how long it lasted. Though twenties girl with unruly history returns home to nowhere to confront demons literally and figuratively. The name of the place is purgatory, go figure. She is the descendant of the famous gunslinger Earp, which gives her the burden of having to kill demons that abide in the forebode to heaven and hell.. I15 minutes is perhaps not much to go on, but that is how long it lasted. Though twenties girl with unruly history returns home to nowhere to confront demons literally and figuratively. The name of the place is purgatory, go figure. She is the descendant of the famous gunslinger Earp, which gives her the burden of having to kill demons that abide in the forebode to heaven and hell.. I couldn't care less. Kanye West is the guy from the shady government agency that knows everything about the demons but despite the US having an army that could beat all the armies of all other nations put together(well more or less) it just sends one guy. I am not specifically a West lover, but his presence at least uplifts the movie.

    So let's do some demon killing but as is consistent with shows like these that is just afterthought. Though chick series are a dozen in a dime, nowadays: Van Helsing, Bounty Hunters, Z-Nation, Jessica Jones. This series is not about killing demons of course. It is a drama series in which a though chick, now wised up, finds her place among the living while she fights her hormones that tell her to bang Kanye West.
    The demons are therefor poorly done. They are simple people with red eyes being taped with fast movie effects. Cheap? Yep, cheaper that zombies and vampires even. It is possible.

    Drama people. If you like that. Have fun.    … Expand
  42. JessicaRobyn
    Apr 20, 2019
    9
    I really enjoyed how Wynonna Earp focused on being a character driven story in an interesting western supernatural world without being historical or super male-dominated. The acting is great, the story is creative, and I was drawn in to seeing how it would all go down.
  43. Peanutdesforets
    Oct 12, 2017
    8
    It's a good show. The story is here, the suspens too. Maybe I watch to much "normal activities" show and not enough western but sometimes the characters are a bit overplayed. But you know as the rest is really good you get use to it. You can call it the "cowboy play"
  44. GreenChair
    Jun 10, 2018
    10
    Wynonna Earp is a great show with something in it for everyone. The cast is fantastic! The characters are written and played with a lot of depth. The storylines are surprising and keep your attention. You wont regret it!
  45. bj50
    Jun 12, 2018
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great concept and even though production quality is fairly low, I could ignore it for the fun monster-bashing story line with a fatalistic endless personal tragedy vibe.

    I could do without the teenage lesbian theme though which showed up later in the series, and extremely clumsily put together; at that. I mean they just barely avoided having both girls stop and gasp-eyed "Squeee!" at each other like you find in the cheesiest anime cartoons.

    I get it; you want to be "edgy" or cater to the anti-hetero movement taking Hollywood hostage, but you could have done that in an episode or two rather than make a dynamic that only happens in 3% of the population a staple of the show. because I like the rest of the show, i just skip through those parts and it doesn't even hurt the story at all, it's like the whole thing is just a ploy added to please the hollywood powers the be which demand you bow at the LBGT altar rather than simply tell a good story. That was never in the comics, and because it doesn't fit there and was never part of the story architecture, it doesn't belong and looks extremely contrived.

    So I'll continue to skip your extremely shallow gay scenes and move on with the rest of the story, but points way off for sacrificing a solidly good story line for a poorly done cheap thrill. If you were truly serious about that angle, you would have spent more time and thought into the writing and plotting of it beyond the inch-high puddle-stomp that you have created.

    I love the take on the Doc Holiday character too. Nice touch. See? There was an addition where some serious thought went into it and it works... As Will Smith would say: "See? Do that! Now do that like, all the time!" Now that's how you make an addition to a story that make sense and shows a lot of thought and effort.    … Expand
  46. justaveragejoe
    Aug 25, 2018
    5
    Overall this series can be entertaining but enough with the lesbian and gay characters! Average viewers don't need to see that thrown in their face every episode. I think I've seen more same sex kissing than hetero. This is supposed to be a small town, and you have over half the cast in a same sex relationship. Don't get me wrong, I don't have an issue with an occasional same sexOverall this series can be entertaining but enough with the lesbian and gay characters! Average viewers don't need to see that thrown in their face every episode. I think I've seen more same sex kissing than hetero. This is supposed to be a small town, and you have over half the cast in a same sex relationship. Don't get me wrong, I don't have an issue with an occasional same sex relationship but give me a break, lets focus on what MOST of the viewers prefer to watch. This show could be so much better!… Expand

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68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. The Detroit News
    Reviewed by: Tom Long
    Apr 1, 2016
    75
    It’s all a bit fuzzy, but then it’s all in good fun. Television has plenty of room for strong female characters.
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  2. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Genevieve Valentine
    Apr 1, 2016
    67
    If it all sounds a little by-the-numbers, it is. But part of the fun of both Westerns and pulp revenge stories is setting up the tropes to play with them later, so Wynonna Earp could just be getting a few things out of the way before the shenanigans really get started.
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  3. Collider
    Reviewed by: Allison Keene
    Mar 31, 2016
    80
    The premiere episode jumps into the action and atmosphere immediately, though it takes a little while for the show settle in to what is a very fast-paced story. But by the second episode, it’s already found its rhythm.
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